Ekalaka Town, Montana
As of the census of 2000, there were 410 people in the town, organized into 195 households, and 110 families residing in the town. The population density was 391.5 people per square mile (151.16/km˛), making it the 138th most densely populated town in Montana. There were 287 housing units at an average density of 273.3 per square mile (105.52/km˛). The average household size was 2.02 persons, and the average family size was 2.73 persons. In the town the population was spread out, with 21.7% under the age of 18, 2.4% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 30% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 85.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.3 males. The median age is 49 years, the median age of male residents at 43.5 and the median age of female residents at 50.6. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 406 White, Black or African American, 2 American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, 2 from two or more races and Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $19432, it is 19th poorest town by median household income in Montana. The median income for a family in the town was $27750, making it the 55th poorest town by median family income among the Montana. The per capita income for the town was $13667, it is 175th wealthiest town by per capita income in Montana. The median income of town was $12188, Males had a median income of $16500 versus $11328 for females.
In 2000, 66 pupils and students, of which 29 are male and 37 are female, 16.1% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 7 nursery or pri school, 3 kindergarten, 31 elementary school, 23 high school and 2 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 410 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 410 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 406 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 407 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 401 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 393 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 391 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 381 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 379 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 378 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 370 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 7 | 7 | |
| Kindergarten | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Elementary school | 11 | 20 | 31 |
| High school | 17 | 6 | 23 |
| College or graduate school | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ekalaka town, Montana | $19432 | $27750 | $13667 |
| Carter County, Montana | $26313 | $32262 | $13280 |
| Montana, United States | $33024 | $40487 | $17151 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |